{"id":1046,"date":"2021-02-08T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2021-02-05T13:48:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T18:48:30","slug":"lets-calculate-time-new-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/heating-service\/lets-calculate-time-new-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Calculate: Is It Time for a New Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/man-yellow-sweater-thinking-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man-yellow-sweater-thinking\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/man-yellow-sweater-thinking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/man-yellow-sweater-thinking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/man-yellow-sweater-thinking.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You\u2019ve made it this far through a frigid Lockport winter. That\u2019s something to celebrate! You have to count your little wins.<\/p>\n<p>Although making it this far is great, you need to consider the rest of the winter that we have ahead of us. If you\u2019re starting to see the writing on the wall with your heater, you should be honest with yourself. Your heater can\u2019t always last. Our winters would put any heater to the test. If you notice that yours is already starting to waver underneath the pressure, then it might be time for you to consider a replacement. \u201cReplacement\u201d can become a dreaded word to homeowners because of past experiences. We\u2019re here to set the record straight. Trust us with your <a href=\"\/service-areas\/orland-park-il-hvac-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HVAC in Lockport, IL<\/a>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>\u201cDo I Need a New Heater?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s do the calculating alluded to in the title.<\/p>\n<h3>1-Point Offenses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uneven Heating: <\/strong>Have you noticed that this winter has been particularly hard getting even heating throughout your home? If your bedroom is freezing cold, but your living room is pretty warm even without the heater, what\u2019s going to result is discomfort. You might run your heater so that you\u2019re warm in your room, but your living room might become so hot that it\u2019s unbearable as a result. It\u2019s a low-level issue, but it <em>is <\/em>an issue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excessive Dust: <\/strong>Excessive dust is a problem. It means your home\u2019s heater isn\u2019t circulating your air properly. You don\u2019t want to ignore this problem. It can affect other issues down the line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3-Point Offenses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rising Energy Bills: <\/strong>High energy bills without a clear reason as to why they\u2019re high only point to one thing\u2014inefficiency. You\u2019re paying for your heater to struggle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odd Noises: <\/strong>Do you hear odd sounds when you run your home\u2019s heater? During the height of the heating season, you might hear some odd sounds like banging, scraping, squeaking, or even clicking. Truly, any sound that you hear that\u2019s repeated, new, loud, or alarming is something that you should talk to one of our professionals about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5-Point Offenses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You\u2019ve Had Your Heater for Over a Decade: <\/strong>If your heater is a decorated veteran in your home, it\u2019s time for you to think about replacing it. Your heater is set to last around 10 to 15 years, but you can\u2019t expect it to last forever. Even if your heater runs like new around this age, you should consider a replacement no matter what. It\u2019s always best to be prepared.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequent Repair Needs: <\/strong>Do you repair your home\u2019s heater all the time? If you have to repair your heater more than once every few years, then you\u2019re in a bad spot with your heater. Frequent repair needs indicate an issue with your heater efficiency that\u2019s best addressed with replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add up all your points. If you\u2019re in the <strong>0\u20134 range<\/strong>, then you might be able to get away with repair work. But we\u00a0suggest that you consider repair if you\u2019re in the <strong>3\u20134 point range<\/strong> though. If you\u2019re in the <strong>5\u201310 point range<\/strong>, we recommend you replace your home\u2019s heater. Call us to speak more with a professional about it today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Johansen &amp; Anderson today to get great heater service.<\/a> Call J&amp;A today, sleep-tight tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s do the math. 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